Atacama Copper Announces the Sudden Passing of CFO Eddy Yu

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - July 14, 2023) - Atacama Copper Corporation (TSXV: ACOP) ("Atacama Copper" or the "Company") is saddened to report the sudden and unexpected passing of our CFO, Eduardo 'Eddy' Yu. Eddy was a key member of the small management team at the Company and will be greatly missed by all his colleagues.

Tim Warman, CEO said, "On behalf of everyone at Atacama Copper I want to extend our deepest condolences to the Yu family. Eddy was a talented individual who everyone on our team enjoyed working with, and we will miss his insight and guidance."

The Company has commenced a search for a new CFO.

About Atacama Copper Corporation

Atacama Copper Corporation is a resource company focusing on acquiring, exploring, and developing copper properties in Chile and elsewhere in the Americas. It is committed to advancing the exploration and development of the Placeton and El Cofre projects while looking to increase its asset portfolio through the acquisition and development of other high-value copper exploration, development, and production opportunities. Atacama Copper's Placeton project is a large porphyry copper target located between the Relincho and El Morro Copper-gold deposits of the Nueva Union joint venture between Teck and Newmont Mining.

Additional Information - Please Contact

For more information, please contact:

Tim Warman
Chief Executive Officer and Director
Atacama Copper Corporation
Email: info@atacamacopper.ca

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